Intellectual power, when opposed to the principles of true religion, becomes a minister of vice. Its influence tends to deface the image of God in man, and to bring him down to the level of the brute creation. Whatever, tends to banish thoughts of God from the mind becomes a curse, not only to the possessor but to all within the sphere of his influence. Better would it be for the gifted skeptic, better for the world, to be deprived of the brilliant talents that are devoted to the service of Satan. The greater the gift perverted and abused, the greater will be the evil wrought and the greater the condemnation in the day of final reckoning.

Når den forstandsmæssige magt, sættes imod den sande religions grundprincipper, bliver præsten til et problem. Dens indflydelse vansirer Guds billede for mennesker, og bringer ham ned på udyrs stade. Uanset hvad der forjager Guds tanker fra sindet bliver det en forbandelse, ikke kun for personen selv men for alle inden for hans virkekreds. Det var bedre for den begavede skeptikere, bedre for verden, at være frataget strålende talenter, som er helliget til Satans tjeneste. Jo mere gaven forvanskes og misbruges, des større vil det onde arbejde være, og des større fordømmelse på den endelige regnskabsdag.